Singing sand that stands as the final remains of an ancient lake.

This former Mormon settlement is reemerging from the receding waters of Lake Mead.

The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.

Preserving the remains of Native American cultures which otherwise would have been submerged behind Hoover Dam.

A hidden slot canyon in the southern Nevada desert makes an unexpected oasis and scenic hike.

A picture-perfect town, perfect for blowing up.

If you want to take a peek at Area 51, this is legally as close as you're going to get.

The eerie ruins of an isolated abandoned town nicknamed "the Widowmaker" for its deadly gold mine.

Narrow slot canyons in a badland eroded into soft sedimentary rock provide an otherworldly landscape in this remote Nevada state park.

This old selenite mine is dotted with tiny crystals that make it shimmer like it's covered in glitter.

Settled by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1859, this abandoned frontier town has appeared in several films.

This ancient cave is home to a museum, bar, and is filled with fluorescent minerals.

This quiet park's strange sedimentary spires were named after Kodak's color film.

This rugged area of red rocks and arches is often considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."

An improbable waterfall springs from an orange-white cliff face, tumbling into the headwaters of the Virgin River above Zion National Park.

Giant pinnacles in the sun-scorched lands of Southern Utah have been nicknamed "white ghosts."

Rippling sand dunes frozen in the Arizona rock.

Ancestral Puebloan ruins, natural arches, and box canyons abound in this seldom-visited corner of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park.

An Ancestral Puebloan ruin that appears to burst into flames in the sunlight.

A well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan ruin tucked beneath a desert cliff.

Colorado's only true geyser is hidden within the San Juan National Forest.

It takes a nine-mile hike to reach these hot springs, but weary hikers are rewarded with stunning views and a warm soak.

Climb to the top of this spiritual tower, and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views.